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May brings with it one of the loveliest days – Mother’s Day! Though one day can definitely not do justice to the immense love a mother gives, and truly, we must celebrate the wonder women of our lives every day, every moment.   A mother, a sister, an aunt, a grandmother, a friend: a mother’s characteristics can be found amongst varied roles. Mothers share universal traits and also, they play so many roles in our lives, from attentive listener, to caring friend, to the giver of the best advice and warmest hugs, from showing us how to differentiate between right...

Welcome back to my blog! When I first started the art of paper quilling, I began by showcasing my interpretations of nature, colors, emotions and thoughts. The bright colors and elaborate designs have been particularly inspired by aspects of Mother Nature. Over time, I have been able to perfect and create ethical and sustainable art and jewelry.   If you have been following my blog and newsletters since a while, you would have noticed how often I talk about being inspired by Mother Nature, by the graceful curves of birds, the gentle movements of butterflies, the summer delights of fresh...

Another year has come and is almost gone, with its plethora of moments, some happy, some sad, some inspiring, some that made me pause and think.   2021 brought with it the chance to recover from the year that was 2020. I had the wonderful opportunity to travel, host amazing shows, interact with all my lovely audiences, and feel the glimmer of hope throughout these experiences. I continued to create distinctive and sustainable artwork, for which I’m immensely grateful.   Some stand-out moments from 2021:   Website Revamp As an artist, I always strive to be as authentic to myself...

I love going on vacation. I come across some of my best inspirations when I am on holiday. There is something about having a relaxed mindset that allows creativity to flow freely. It opens our minds to new avenues, and sometimes even gives us a new perspective on known things.   I have always been inspired by Mother Nature and the effect can be seen in most of my artworks. I believe that the distinctive shapes, natural symmetry and vibrant colors are gifts for every artistic soul and creative mind. I enjoy drawing inspiration from small, everyday things such as...

Fall is one of my most favorite times of the year. Sit back with some hot chocolate while you browse through my must do’s for fall, and my must have’s too! PS: don’t forget the roasted marshmallows! If you’re looking to spread the warmth and gift someone a beautiful reminder of fall, Paper Sweetly is happy to help! I enjoy representing the splendor of changing leaves through brightly colored artwork and personalized pieces and distinctive gifts. Aligned with autumn and the theme of rebirth is my focus on sustainability, ethical and handmade gifts.               ...

Bring out the champagne and roses, it’s your first anniversary! Congratulations on this beautiful day. While nothing says “let’s celebrate” like each other’s company, it’s always nice to gift each other mementos to treasure for the years to come. Every one is always looking for distinctive gifts, and with the focus on sustainability, ethical and handmade gifts are the new favorites.   The traditional gift for the first anniversary milestone is paper. It seems like a natural choice when you consider how classic and personalized paper is. There’s a wide array of options, from greeting cards and notebooks, to paper...